Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management Course Requirements at Lyceum
Lyceum College · Faculty of Commerce
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management is a postgraduate Diploma offered by Lyceum for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 1 year full-time minimum; up to 3 years part-time to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management at Lyceum
- A bachelor's degree, advanced diploma or National Higher Diploma at NQF Level 7 in a related field
- An updated CV showing at least two years of managerial or professional work experience
- A copy of your degree, full academic transcript and ID or passport
- A sponsor letter if your employer is paying
- International students may need to prove English proficiency
About this course
A 120-credit NQF Level 8 qualification (SAQA ID 118464) for graduates with management or professional experience who are aiming for middle and senior management roles. It deepens knowledge of strategy, leadership, people management, marketing, finance and operations, and develops the critical thinking and research skills needed at postgraduate level. It is studied by distance learning, with digital study material, assignments and exams managed through the Lyceum student portal.
The programme is designed as a stepping stone to a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other master's study, while also giving working managers a respected qualification in its own right. It suits people who hold a degree or advanced diploma, often in a non-business field, and now manage teams or budgets.
Because the programme is offered by distance learning, you can keep working while you study and set a pace that fits your budget and schedule. Lyceum branch offices in Johannesburg, Durban and Polokwane help with registration and advice, and the student portal is where you download study material, submit assignments, check results and contact academic support.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Corporate General Manager appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Lyceum. Ask Lyceum directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Lyceum’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Lyceum and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online through the Lyceum student portal or contact a branch on 0861 819 211. Upload a certified ID or passport copy, your completed qualification certificate and full academic record, plus any SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications. Ask an advisor about the next intake before paying the registration deposit.
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- Duration
- 1 year full-time minimum; up to 3 years part-time
- NQF Level
- 8
- Fees
- 2025 fee schedule: R28 776 for the full programme; monthly debit order option after a 15% deposit, and a discount for cash settlement. Confirm current fees with Lyceum.
- Application deadline
- Rolling registration; confirm the next intake with Lyceum
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Source: Official website: https://lyceum.edu.za/programme/postgraduate-diploma-in-business-management/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Lyceum College before applying.